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Johnsburg board approves 2026 fire protection contracts after public hearing
Summary
Following a public hearing in which residents urged better emergency-service planning, the Johnsburg Town Board approved the town's 2026 fire protection contracts by voice vote and moved to form a committee to review future contracts.
The Johnsburg Town Board approved contracts to provide fire protection for 2026 after holding a public hearing at its Feb. 18 meeting.
During public comment, a resident urged the board to form a standing fire committee and to act earlier each year to avoid last-minute negotiations. "The town of Johnsburg is in desperate shape for emergency services," the resident said, pressing the board to "do it professionally instead of waiting till the last minute and fighting to get it done." The board read a resolution noting the public hearing and then voted by voice; the chair declared the motion passed.
Board members discussed returning the topic to a committee so representatives from the fire companies and the town board could meet and bring recommendations back to the full board. The resident who spoke said past practices left some board members unaware of contract details and suggested a more timely, smoother process.
Next steps: the board approved the 2026 contracts and signaled interest in creating a committee to handle future contract review and timing."
